School Nurse

Requirements

Requirements for the Initial Certificate

This application is for people seeking their first tier certification for the school nurse role.

Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission OR the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Must submit official transcripts showing degree

Hold a valid state of Washington Registered Nurse License

Completion of an ESA course approved by the Professional Education Standards Board (PESB)OR
Completion of any state's approved program leading to certification for the school nurse role - Form 4099EOR
Three years of out of state experience in the school nurse role - Form 4020F-1

Submission of fingerprints for a background check is required, if a valid certificate is not already on record

COURSE NOTE: For the PESB approved course, the applicant must have completed prior to, or within one year after application, a 30 clock hour or 3 quarter hour (2 semester hour) course approved by the PESB which will include a number of topics related to the Educational Staff Associate (ESA) roles.

PERMIT NOTE: Provided, that an individual who meets all other requirements, but who has not completed the required ESA course shall be issued a temporary permit valid for one hundred eighty calendar days which will allow the individual to practice in the role. The candidate shall verify to OSPI the completion of the required ESA course during the one year period.

For the Continuing Certificate

This application is for people seeking the second tier certification for the school nurse role.

The candidate must have completed 180 days of experience in the role (or the equivalent of 180 days of full-time service), of which 30 days must be in the same district Form 4020F

Must attest to completion of an issues of abuse course for more information see WAC 181-79A-030(9). This course MUST be entered into the ‘PD Hours’ section of your E-Certification account prior to applying

Must attest to completion of a suicide prevention training approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) in the state of Washington within the five years previous to application. Form 4020S

ISSUES OF ABUSE COURSE NOTE: The issues of abuse course or course work must include information related to identification of physical, emotional, sexual, and substance abuse; the impact on learning and behavior; the responsibilities of an educational staff associate to report abuse or to provide assistance to victimized children; and methods of teaching about abuse and its prevention.

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